Lacey Library Events Calendar: April 2014

4/1 – 4/30

Meeting Room Art Display

Courtesy of Partners in Art

4/1 – 4/30

One-on-One Computer Instruction

Make an appointment for individualized assistance with your computer, e-reader or database. Call 609-693-8566.

4/1 – 4/30

One-on-One Genealogy Class

One-on-one sessions to assist your genealogical research. Available by appointment only. Call 609-693-8566.

4/1, 11:30 am, Tuesday

American Sign Language for Homeschoolers.

Beginners welcome. Register

4/1, 2:00 pm, Tuesday

Wii™ for Seniors

Join us for some exercise and laughs. Register.

4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, Wednesdays

English Conversation Group

Sponsored by the Literacy Volunteers of Ocean County. Register

4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 12:00 – 3:00 pm, Thursdays

Mah Jong

All skill levels welcome.

4/3, 7:00 pm, Thursday

Poetry Workshop, Session 1

Teens ages 13-18 are invited to celebrate National Poetry Month.

4/5, 9:30 am, Saturday

Knitting & Crochet Group

Bring your yarn and needles. All skill levels welcome.

4/5, 11:00 am, Saturday

Music with Friends

Musical fun geared toward children with autism and their families with Joan Seele-Goold. All ages. Register

4/7, 10:30 am, Monday

Music, Movement and Parachute Play

Ages 2 – 5 with caregiver. Register

4/8, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, Tuesday

County Connections Mobile

Explore the resources available through County Connections, including passport assistance and senior services.

4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 10:00 am, Tuesdays

Toddler Time

For ages 2 - 3 ½ with caregiver.

Register once for this three week session.

4/8, 6:30 pm, Tuesday
Meet the Mayor

Stop in and meet the Lacey Township Mayor in a less formal setting than a town meeting.

4/10, 10:30 am, Thursday

Genealogy on the Internet

Space is limited. Register.

4/10, 7:00 pm, Thursday

Poetry Workshop, Session 2

Teens ages 13 – 18 are invited to bring their poetry to share.

4/11, 10:30 am, Friday

OCL Puppet Show Players Present Storytime Theater: Under the Cherry Blossom Tree by Allen Say

For ages 3 and up with caregiver. Register all attending.

4/11, 1:00 pm, Friday

Lunchtime Film: Enough Said

Rated PG-13.

4/14, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Monday

A Celebration of Children’s Books

In honor of National Library Week, children of all ages are invited to drop in for games, crafts and activities based on our favorite book characters.

4/14, 6:00 pm, Monday

Evening Film: The Book Thief

Join us to celebrate National Library Week with a presentation of the film based on the bestselling book by Markus Zusak. Rated PG-13. For adults and teens.

4/15, 7:00 pm, Tuesday

Spring into Health

Jennifer Klein, dietitian from Perlmutter ShopRite, will demonstrate creative ways to prepare the season's best produce. Samples provided. Register

4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 10:00 am, Wednesdays

Mother Goose Time

For babies up to 23 months with caregiver. Register once for this 3-week session.

4/16, 7:00 pm, Wednesday

The Jungle of Jersey

A family program presented by Piccirillo Sciencetelling that combines everyday science with an animal adventure story.

4/17, 10:30 am, Thursday

Databases for Research & Homework

Need reliable sources for that research or homework project? This class will introduce you to the library’s databases, explain the difference between a database and a website, and show you some fun and useful websites. Register

4/17, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, Thursday

LEGO® Free Play

Ages 5 - 12. Drop in.

4/21, 10:00 am  – 12:00  pm, Monday

Open Play Time

Ages 1 and up with caregiver. Educational toys donated by the Friends of the Lacey Library. Register

4/21, 1:00 pm, Monday

The Submission by Amy Waldman

Adult book discussion. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk.

4/22, 1:00 pm, Tuesday

“Fed-Up” Senior Fraud Presentation

Learn to prevent fraud and protect your consumer rights. Hosted by NJ Division of Consumer Affairs. Register

4/22, 6:00 pm, Tuesday

Celebrate Earth Day with a Movie: FOOD, Inc.

An unflattering look inside America's corporate controlled food industry. Rated PG. For adults and teens.

4/24, 4:00 – 5:00 pm, Thursday

Paws for Reading

Young readers are invited to real aloud to the therapy dogs. Drop in.

4/24, 7:00 pm, Thursday

Teen Advisory Board Meeting & Book Café

For ages 13 – 18. Please see Christi for a copy of Heartbeat by Elizabeth Scott.

4/25, 10:00 am, Friday

Masterminds Homeschool Group

Masterminds Homeschool Group will be conducting themed activities monthly. Open to homeschooling families and those interested in homeschooling.

4/25, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, Friday

DUPLO® Play

Ages 2 - 5. Drop in.

4/28, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm,

Monday

Blue to You Van

Horizon Healthcare of NJ will be in our parking lot to provide healthcare information as well as blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol and BMI screenings. 

April Showers – Stories and Craft

Ages 3 ½ - 5 with caregiver. Register

4/28, 6:00 pm, Monday

Tools for Teens: Drug Use & Abuse Special: Heroin

Learn about the effects of heroin on the body, how to tell if someone is using, and what the legal ramifications are if you get caught using or dealing. Professional development certificates issued. Sign in starting at 6:00 pm; the program starts promptly at 6:30 pm. For teens and adults. Register

4/30, 3:00 – 5:00 pm, Wednesday

DIA! El dia de los ninos/El dia de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day)

Drop in for stories and crafts from around the world. All ages.

4/30, 6:00 pm, Wednesday

Evening Film: Gravity

Rated PG-13.

For programs that require registration, sign up online at www.theoceancountylibrary.org or call (609) 693-8566.